The Episcopal Handbook Revised Edition

Product Description

The original Episcopal Handbook, published in 2008, was an instant classic and hasbeen a bestseller ever since. Still providing helpful and insightful information about theEpiscopal ethos with a certain amount of whimsy and complete accessibility, this revisionmaintains the best features of the original work, but adds an update and an expansion onthe church today.

In addition to updating out-of-date references, the revision highlights Episcopaldiversity—including more women and people of color in the biographical material—as well as focusing more on Episcopalians rather than Anglicans. Some new illustrationsare included as well.

Some material originally presented in tabular form has been adapted into a moreaccessible narrative format. This includes new sections on church governance, the originsof religious belief, and a capsule summary of church history. The glossary has also beenexpanded.

The goal is to provide a book suitable for a wide range of uses and settings: for Sundayschools, confirmations, inquirer classes—and for everyone from visitors to vestries. Therevision brokers an incredible compendium of information in an informal, user-friendly,and accessible format.

For lifelong Episcopalians, newcomers, and those wishing to sample and explore thebeliefs and organization of the denomination.